Disclaimer: I do not own Merlin or any of the characters.
Story: Merlin, Arthur, Gwen and Morgana all have to camp out in Arthur's room for a series of nights when Morgana's room is being redecorated. Merlin/Arthur, Gwen/Morgana.
"Merlin!"
"The young man, slight of figure, pale with a dark mop of hair and shining blue eyes entered Arthur's room swiftly.
"Y-yes?"
Arthur turned to see Merlin stood, gazing around his room. Two men were shifting Arthur's king size bed to the side of the room. Several blankets and cushions had been scattered about on the floor. Seeing Merlin's dark brows furrowed the prince began to explain.
"Morgana's room is in the process of being redecorated," he began, walking over to Merlin, whose heart skipped a few beats as it always did whenever the prince approached him. "You know she always has bad dreams, so she asked to camp in my room."
"Why your room?"
"It's the largest. She asked Gwen along as well." Arthur's blonde eyebrows arched. "Apparently she needs to sleep near people who are familiar to her. That's why she usually sleeps next door to my father. Anyway," Arthur slapped his hand amiably on Merlin's shoulder, and Merlin's heart fluttered dangerously fast at the contact with Arthur.
"I want you to sleep here tonight as well, Merlin," he continued, with a friendly smile, raising his eyebrows a touch and Merlin willed himself to keep breathing normally, act like it was no big deal that Arthur had just smiled at him, and was asking for his company.
"M-Me? What...What do you need me for?" He asked, folding his arms casually.
"I thought it would make Gwen and Morgana feel more comfortable if we evened up the numbers. Besides, it'll be fun!"
Merlin blinked – he wasn't sure if he'd ever seen Arthur in this good a mood before!
"Fun...Okay, who are you, and what have you done with Arthur Pendragon?" He narrowed his eyes in mock suspicion, unable to resist a little teasing, especially since Arthur was in such a good mood.
"Just...just be here at sundown, alright, Merlin?"